ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING

FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJORS PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Created by CHCPS Advising Center

February 2013 CPS 47219

What will I learn from this online PIM bull My assigned Academic Advisor

bull Components of the BA degree (GELS ElectivesMinor Major)

bull Psychology Major overview

bull Early Childhood Studies Major overview

bull Degree Planning with Academic Advisor

bull Consortium Agreement

bull Importance of using University email account

College of Health Community and Professional Studies

The College of Health Community and Professional Studies (CHCPS) known for ldquoQuality and Innovation through Partnershiprdquo and innovation in teaching advising research and services is comprised of the School of Nursing Dental Hygiene Human Services Psychology and Social Work Departments httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcps

What will I learn from this online PIM bull My assigned Academic Advisor

bull Components of the BA degree (GELS ElectivesMinor Major)

bull Psychology Major overview

bull Early Childhood Studies Major overview

bull Degree Planning with Academic Advisor

bull Consortium Agreement

bull Importance of using University email account

College of Health Community and Professional Studies

The College of Health Community and Professional Studies (CHCPS) known for ldquoQuality and Innovation through Partnershiprdquo and innovation in teaching advising research and services is comprised of the School of Nursing Dental Hygiene Human Services Psychology and Social Work Departments httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcps

College of Health Community and Professional Studies

The College of Health Community and Professional Studies (CHCPS) known for ldquoQuality and Innovation through Partnershiprdquo and innovation in teaching advising research and services is comprised of the School of Nursing Dental Hygiene Human Services Psychology and Social Work Departments httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcps

Psychology Department

bull Metropolitan State Universityrsquos psychology program enables students to develop an understanding of the methods and substance of the science of behavior and achieve skills in applying this knowledge in a variety of contexts The programs is responsive to community and student needs and incorporates a multicultural approach experiential learning in a community setting

bull The Psychology Department offers a wide range of courses and other

learning opportunities to meet studentrsquos needs These student include those preparing for careers in psychology related fields at the BA level preparing for graduate study and professional careers in psychology or pursuing a liberal arts degree with a major in psychology

The Psychology Department offers two degrees

bull Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

bull Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies

bull The Early Childhood Studies major is offered through the Psychology Department and is designed for individuals working or interested in working in the child care or child development field This major does not lead to a teaching license If this is your major you are in the right Program Information Meeting

bull The Early Childhood Education major is offered through the Urban Teacher Program This major leads to a MN teacherrsquos license in Early Childhood Education and is designed to train and prepare students to teach in the public school system If this is your major you are in the wrong Program Information Meeting

Psychology Department Location

Metropolitan State University Midway Campus 1450 Energy Park Drive St Paul MN 55108

Front Desk 651-999-5819 httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcpsdepartmentspsychindexhtml Welcome ndash we look forward to working with you to attain your bachelorrsquos degree

The Psychology Department offers two degrees

bull Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

bull Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies

bull The Early Childhood Studies major is offered through the Psychology Department and is designed for individuals working or interested in working in the child care or child development field This major does not lead to a teaching license If this is your major you are in the right Program Information Meeting

bull The Early Childhood Education major is offered through the Urban Teacher Program This major leads to a MN teacherrsquos license in Early Childhood Education and is designed to train and prepare students to teach in the public school system If this is your major you are in the wrong Program Information Meeting

Psychology Department Location

Metropolitan State University Midway Campus 1450 Energy Park Drive St Paul MN 55108

Front Desk 651-999-5819 httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcpsdepartmentspsychindexhtml Welcome ndash we look forward to working with you to attain your bachelorrsquos degree

Psychology Department Location

Metropolitan State University Midway Campus 1450 Energy Park Drive St Paul MN 55108

Front Desk 651-999-5819 httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexplorechcpsdepartmentspsychindexhtml Welcome ndash we look forward to working with you to attain your bachelorrsquos degree

College of Health Community and Professional Studies

Ann Leja Interim Dean

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Faculty Gary Starr Interim Chair 651- 999-5825 Heidi Frankard (Sabbatical thru Aug2014) 651-999-5829 Carmen Cook 651-999-5848 Kelly Hazel 651-999-5827 August Hoffman 651-999-5814 Kerry Kleyman 651-999-5833 Susan Rydell 651-999-5831 Glen Spielmans 651-999-5826 Mark Stasson 651-999-5830 Caitlin Mahoney 651-999-5823 Michael Earhart 651-999-5873 Psychology Dept Support Staff Michael Goggin 651-999-5821

College of Health Community and Professional Studies Academic Advisors

The name of your advisor is listed on your transcript DARS and your Portal If you are not assigned to a faculty advisor you will be assigned to one of the following Jill Beaulieu-Wilkie jillwilkiemetrostateedu Joseph Flores josephfloresmetrostateedu Juan Rangel juanrangelmetrostateedu If you are not assigned to any advisor contact Adriane Clark Advising Support Staff adrianeclarkmetrostateedu or 651-793-1341 See your academic advisor to bull Evaluate transfer credits bull Review course planning and progress bull Declaring your major bull Applying for graduation bull Receive information about academic support

College of Health Community and Professional Studies Academic Advisors

The name of your advisor is listed on your transcript DARS and your Portal If you are not assigned to a faculty advisor you will be assigned to one of the following Jill Beaulieu-Wilkie jillwilkiemetrostateedu Joseph Flores josephfloresmetrostateedu Juan Rangel juanrangelmetrostateedu If you are not assigned to any advisor contact Adriane Clark Advising Support Staff adrianeclarkmetrostateedu or 651-793-1341 See your academic advisor to bull Evaluate transfer credits bull Review course planning and progress bull Declaring your major bull Applying for graduation bull Receive information about academic support

Degree Planning

Once you are admitted to the university and to the program you may want to set up an appointment with your academic advisor to complete your official degree plan Your advisorrsquos name should be posted to your student portal transcript DARS and your CHCPS Program admission letter If you are assigned to a faculty advisor you should contact them to find out when they available to meet with you Faculty have busy teaching schedules and are especially busy at the beginning of the semester and during finals month Most faculty are also not available between semesters so you need to plan ahead to schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor

Transfer Credits Your DARS should show which of your ten General Education amp Liberal Arts (GELS) goals were satisfied with your transfer courses However your DARS will not reflect which of your transfer courses satisfied your Major requirements until you submit the CHCPS Program Declaration for your major

bull Many community colleges teach psychology courses that Metropolitan State will accept as equivalent to some of the PSYC upper division courses but these courses will transfer only as lower division courses Community colleges only teach lower division courses

bull At Metro State lower division courses have courses numbers 100 ndash 299 and upper division courses have course numbers 300 ndash 499

bull Example Century Collegersquos PSYC 2043 (Intro to Child Development) will

satisfy our PSYC 308 (Child Psychology) but the credits transfer as lower division

Declaring your Major The university requires new students to declare their major one year from the date they are admitted or by the time they have earned 80 credits Also some Colleges or Departments have additional conditions that need to be fulfilled before students can declare their major However the Psychology Department does not have any prerequisites for declaring your major so students can declare their major at any time The CHCPS Undergraduate Program Declaration form can be obtained from this site httpwwwmetrostateeduapplicationsdrepfilesProgramDeclarationFormCHCPSpdf bull Some academic advisors want to meet students about this Contact your

assigned academic advisor to see if you need to meet with himher to declare your major

Transfer Credits Your DARS should show which of your ten General Education amp Liberal Arts (GELS) goals were satisfied with your transfer courses However your DARS will not reflect which of your transfer courses satisfied your Major requirements until you submit the CHCPS Program Declaration for your major

bull Many community colleges teach psychology courses that Metropolitan State will accept as equivalent to some of the PSYC upper division courses but these courses will transfer only as lower division courses Community colleges only teach lower division courses

bull At Metro State lower division courses have courses numbers 100 ndash 299 and upper division courses have course numbers 300 ndash 499

bull Example Century Collegersquos PSYC 2043 (Intro to Child Development) will

satisfy our PSYC 308 (Child Psychology) but the credits transfer as lower division

Declaring your Major The university requires new students to declare their major one year from the date they are admitted or by the time they have earned 80 credits Also some Colleges or Departments have additional conditions that need to be fulfilled before students can declare their major However the Psychology Department does not have any prerequisites for declaring your major so students can declare their major at any time The CHCPS Undergraduate Program Declaration form can be obtained from this site httpwwwmetrostateeduapplicationsdrepfilesProgramDeclarationFormCHCPSpdf bull Some academic advisors want to meet students about this Contact your

assigned academic advisor to see if you need to meet with himher to declare your major

Declaring your Major The university requires new students to declare their major one year from the date they are admitted or by the time they have earned 80 credits Also some Colleges or Departments have additional conditions that need to be fulfilled before students can declare their major However the Psychology Department does not have any prerequisites for declaring your major so students can declare their major at any time The CHCPS Undergraduate Program Declaration form can be obtained from this site httpwwwmetrostateeduapplicationsdrepfilesProgramDeclarationFormCHCPSpdf bull Some academic advisors want to meet students about this Contact your

assigned academic advisor to see if you need to meet with himher to declare your major

Declaring a Minor Students that need to take more than 20 elective credits to reach the 120 credits for the BA degree have the option of pursuing a minor What is a minor and is it required bull A minor is not required it is optional bull This could be an interest in a discipline outside your major bull Most minors require the completion of 19 - 22 credits bull The courses for the minor are determined by the department or

college bull Psychology majors cannot minor in any Psychology minor focus

area Students interested in a minor need to submit an Undergraduate Program Declaration form to the appropriate college All Undergraduate Program Declaration forms can be obtained from this site httpwwwmetrostateedumswebpathwayregistrationformscfm

Components of Your Degree Minimum of 120 credits amp 200 GPA to graduate

General Education Liberal Studies

(GELS ) (40+ cr) 10 Goal Areas Writing Math

Sciences Humanities etc Liberal Studies

(300-500 level courses)

Majors (40 + cr)

Requirements determined college

Electives (As needed to reach 120 credits min)

Minor Optional

requirements determined by department (19 ndash 23 cr)

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

bull General EducationLiberal Studies (GELS) courses must complete a total of 48 credits (8 credits must be upper division liberal studies) and 10 goal areas

bull Required major courses

bull Electives if needed to meet credit requirements

Credit Requirements

bull 120 credits minimum for degree

bull 40 of the 120 credits must be upper division (300-level or above)

bull 30 credits must be taken at Metropolitan State (residency requirement)

bull 20 Metropolitan State GPA to graduate

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

PSYC Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 Major Credits must be

upper division bull 24 Major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 3 Prerequisites (9 cr)

bull 3 Required Courses (12 cr)

bull Core Content Areas (12 Cr) bull Complete 1 course in each of 3

Core Content Areas

bull PSYC Electives (10 cr)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist

Prerequisites (9 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology bull PSYC 250 Academic amp Career Pathways bull PSYC 212 Issues in Diversity amp Ethics Required Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 312 Research Methods bull PSYC 405 History amp Systems in Psychology bull Application of Knowledge (Internship or Prior Learning Assessment) Four Content Areas Must complete 3 of the four content areas (12 credits) bull I PSYC 336 or PSYC 363 bull II PSYC 309 PSYC 317 PSYC 330 or PSYC 345 bull III PSYC 300 or PSYC 332 bull IV PSYC 301 PSYC 302 PSYC 308 PSYC 311 PSYC 339 or PSYC 355 PSYCHOLOGY GUIDED ELECTIVES (10 credits)

Application of Knowledge bull The application of knowledge requirement can be met through an internship or

a prior learning assessment (PLA)

bull For an internship students can register for PSYC 399 (Applied Research Internship) with instructorrsquos approval or do an individual internship Students who do individual internships have to find their own internship site and complete an academic internship agreement form which must be approved and submitted to the Registration Office

bull Student that choose to do a Prior Learning Assessment basically have to demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of psych theories and the competence to apply these theories in practice in a work environment Students that do a PLA have to work with a professorconsultant to develop a Prior Learning Assessment Proposal which is submitted to Registration Office

bull If you have any questions about your application of knowledge options meet with your advisor for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

bull General EducationLiberal Studies (GELS) courses must complete a total of 48 credits (8 credits must be upper division liberal studies) and 10 goal areas

bull Required major courses

bull Electives if needed to meet credit requirements

Credit Requirements

bull 120 credits minimum for degree

bull 40 of the 120 credits must be upper division (300-level or above)

bull 30 credits must be taken at Metropolitan State (residency requirement)

bull 20 Metropolitan State GPA to graduate

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

PSYC Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 Major Credits must be

upper division bull 24 Major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 3 Prerequisites (9 cr)

bull 3 Required Courses (12 cr)

bull Core Content Areas (12 Cr) bull Complete 1 course in each of 3

Core Content Areas

bull PSYC Electives (10 cr)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist

Prerequisites (9 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology bull PSYC 250 Academic amp Career Pathways bull PSYC 212 Issues in Diversity amp Ethics Required Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 312 Research Methods bull PSYC 405 History amp Systems in Psychology bull Application of Knowledge (Internship or Prior Learning Assessment) Four Content Areas Must complete 3 of the four content areas (12 credits) bull I PSYC 336 or PSYC 363 bull II PSYC 309 PSYC 317 PSYC 330 or PSYC 345 bull III PSYC 300 or PSYC 332 bull IV PSYC 301 PSYC 302 PSYC 308 PSYC 311 PSYC 339 or PSYC 355 PSYCHOLOGY GUIDED ELECTIVES (10 credits)

Application of Knowledge bull The application of knowledge requirement can be met through an internship or

a prior learning assessment (PLA)

bull For an internship students can register for PSYC 399 (Applied Research Internship) with instructorrsquos approval or do an individual internship Students who do individual internships have to find their own internship site and complete an academic internship agreement form which must be approved and submitted to the Registration Office

bull Student that choose to do a Prior Learning Assessment basically have to demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of psych theories and the competence to apply these theories in practice in a work environment Students that do a PLA have to work with a professorconsultant to develop a Prior Learning Assessment Proposal which is submitted to Registration Office

bull If you have any questions about your application of knowledge options meet with your advisor for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

PSYC Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 Major Credits must be

upper division bull 24 Major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 3 Prerequisites (9 cr)

bull 3 Required Courses (12 cr)

bull Core Content Areas (12 Cr) bull Complete 1 course in each of 3

Core Content Areas

bull PSYC Electives (10 cr)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist

Prerequisites (9 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology bull PSYC 250 Academic amp Career Pathways bull PSYC 212 Issues in Diversity amp Ethics Required Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 312 Research Methods bull PSYC 405 History amp Systems in Psychology bull Application of Knowledge (Internship or Prior Learning Assessment) Four Content Areas Must complete 3 of the four content areas (12 credits) bull I PSYC 336 or PSYC 363 bull II PSYC 309 PSYC 317 PSYC 330 or PSYC 345 bull III PSYC 300 or PSYC 332 bull IV PSYC 301 PSYC 302 PSYC 308 PSYC 311 PSYC 339 or PSYC 355 PSYCHOLOGY GUIDED ELECTIVES (10 credits)

Application of Knowledge bull The application of knowledge requirement can be met through an internship or

a prior learning assessment (PLA)

bull For an internship students can register for PSYC 399 (Applied Research Internship) with instructorrsquos approval or do an individual internship Students who do individual internships have to find their own internship site and complete an academic internship agreement form which must be approved and submitted to the Registration Office

bull Student that choose to do a Prior Learning Assessment basically have to demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of psych theories and the competence to apply these theories in practice in a work environment Students that do a PLA have to work with a professorconsultant to develop a Prior Learning Assessment Proposal which is submitted to Registration Office

bull If you have any questions about your application of knowledge options meet with your advisor for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist

Prerequisites (9 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology bull PSYC 250 Academic amp Career Pathways bull PSYC 212 Issues in Diversity amp Ethics Required Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 312 Research Methods bull PSYC 405 History amp Systems in Psychology bull Application of Knowledge (Internship or Prior Learning Assessment) Four Content Areas Must complete 3 of the four content areas (12 credits) bull I PSYC 336 or PSYC 363 bull II PSYC 309 PSYC 317 PSYC 330 or PSYC 345 bull III PSYC 300 or PSYC 332 bull IV PSYC 301 PSYC 302 PSYC 308 PSYC 311 PSYC 339 or PSYC 355 PSYCHOLOGY GUIDED ELECTIVES (10 credits)

Application of Knowledge bull The application of knowledge requirement can be met through an internship or

a prior learning assessment (PLA)

bull For an internship students can register for PSYC 399 (Applied Research Internship) with instructorrsquos approval or do an individual internship Students who do individual internships have to find their own internship site and complete an academic internship agreement form which must be approved and submitted to the Registration Office

bull Student that choose to do a Prior Learning Assessment basically have to demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of psych theories and the competence to apply these theories in practice in a work environment Students that do a PLA have to work with a professorconsultant to develop a Prior Learning Assessment Proposal which is submitted to Registration Office

bull If you have any questions about your application of knowledge options meet with your advisor for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Application of Knowledge bull The application of knowledge requirement can be met through an internship or

a prior learning assessment (PLA)

bull For an internship students can register for PSYC 399 (Applied Research Internship) with instructorrsquos approval or do an individual internship Students who do individual internships have to find their own internship site and complete an academic internship agreement form which must be approved and submitted to the Registration Office

bull Student that choose to do a Prior Learning Assessment basically have to demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of psych theories and the competence to apply these theories in practice in a work environment Students that do a PLA have to work with a professorconsultant to develop a Prior Learning Assessment Proposal which is submitted to Registration Office

bull If you have any questions about your application of knowledge options meet with your advisor for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ECS Major Requirements bull 40 Psychology Credits min bull 30 major credits must be

upper division bull 24 major credits must be

taken at Metropolitan State

bull A B and C grades required for all major courses

Required Coursework

bull 1 Prerequisite course (4 cr)

bull 10 Core Courses (36 cr)

bull PSYC Electives (3- 4 cr)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist

Recommended First Year Plan bull Writing I and Writing II The upper division PSYC classes are writing intensive Student should

know the principles of expository writing research techniques revision editing skills documentation of sources understanding of concepts and consequences of plagiarism etc

Prerequisites (4 credits) bull PSYC 100 General Psychology Core Courses (12 credits) bull PSYC 308 Child Psychology (Also a prerequisite) bull PSYC 356 Early Childhood Dev Social Cultural Historical Context bull PSYC 357 Observing and Assessing Young Children bull PSYC 359 Positive Behavior Guidance

Recommended Second Year Plan Core Courses (24 credits) bull EDU 321 Urban InfantToddler Curriculum amp Practicum (Needs advisor approval) bull PSYC 415 Principles of Teaching amp Learning in Early Childhood bull PSYC 416 Comparative Study of Early Childhood Program Models bull PSYC 417 Language amp Communication Dev in Early Childhood bull PSYC 350I Early Childhood Internship (Needs ECS program directorrsquos approval) bull PSYC 420 Early Childhood Studies Capstone

Approved PsychologyGuided Electives ( 3 ndash 4 credits if Needed)

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Child Care WorkersProfessionals majoring in

Early Childhood Studies If you have work experience in the Child CareChild Development field you may be eligible to receive college credit for what you know bull To receive college credit for your work experience you need to get

assessed For more information about this contact Charlotte Nitardy at the Early Childhood Assessment Program Charlotte can be reached at charlottenitardymetrostateedu or at 651-999-5824

bull You can also visit the Early Childhood Assessment Centerrsquos website for more information

Academic Expectations bull Academic Honesty

bull Cheating ndash subject to dismissal from class amp the university bull Plagiarism ndash subject to dismissal from class amp the university

bull What is plagiarism

bull visit httpplagiarismorg

bull Civil Behavior in classroom

Student Conduct Code Procedure 112 available at this link bull httpwwwmetrostateedumswebchoosepoliciesindexcfm bull Attendance ndash First two weeks of attendance is critical faculty

can drop students for missing the first two weeks of class

Registration and Closed Classes High demand classes get full early and most classes start getting full by the middle of the registration cycle each term

Registration strategies bull The best strategy is to register as soon as your registration window opens Your

registration window is posted your Portal page and on your E-Services page

bull For closed classes contact the instructor for the class you want to enter to see if they will admit you or to see if they keep a waiting list and are willing to put you on it They are not obligated to do either of these however some do

bull Keep monitoring (2- 3 times a day) the status of the courses you want to enter It is common for students to adjust their schedules so seats do open up but they fill quickly

bull Check for openings on the tuition payment deadline when the University drops students from courses because they have not paid their tuition

bull Take a class at another college using the Consortium Agreement process

Consortium Agreement

Metropolitan State students can take classes at other ldquoHOSTrdquo colleges using the consortium agreement process

bull Academic Advisors must approve the course selection and sign off on the consortium agreement

bull Courses taken at Metro State and other schools are factored into financial aid award

bull Students can obtain the Consortium Agreement form from the Financial Aid Office website httpwwwmetrostateedumswebpathwayaidcurrent_formshtml

bull Students need to submit transcripts as soon as grades are posted at the HOST school

Consortium Agreement

Metropolitan State students can take classes at other ldquoHOSTrdquo colleges using the consortium agreement process

bull Academic Advisors must approve the course selection and sign off on the consortium agreement

bull Courses taken at Metro State and other schools are factored into financial aid award

bull Students can obtain the Consortium Agreement form from the Financial Aid Office website httpwwwmetrostateedumswebpathwayaidcurrent_formshtml

bull Students need to submit transcripts as soon as grades are posted at the HOST school

Some Things To Look Into bull Psychology Club ndash The Psychology Club is an academic

organization for students as Metropolitan State University It is comprised of psychology majors and minors Information available at Psychology Department website

bull Psi Chi - is the National Honor Society in Psychology founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology Information available at Psychology Department website

bull Master of Arts in Psychology ndash check out your future

graduate options at Metropolitan State at this link httpwwwmetrostateedumswebexploregradstudiesmasterspsych

Academic and Events Calendar

Become familiar with the academic and events calendar because it is an important resource for you and it lists some very important deadlines The calendar is located on the Universityrsquos website Some important Dates amp Deadlines bull Start date for term registration bull Last day registration bull Course drop deadline with a refund bull Course withdrawal deadline bull Tuition payment due date bull Graduation application deadline bull Registration deadline for alternative learning strategies (Internships amp

Prior Learning Assessment) bull GraduationCommencement Event

University E-Mail Account Email is the official means of communication

bull Official University correspondence is sent via email

bull Activate your university email immediately

bull Email faculty and staff from your University account only

bull Always include your student ID with your correspondence bull Always leave your student ID in voice mail messages

bull Check your email frequently

Next Steps bull Complete your Major Online Quiz

bull Complete Assessments if needed

bull Set up Portal and Email account

bull Obtain Student ID Card

bull Register for classes and buy books

bull Keep track of academic progress each term

bull Complete course work and apply for graduation

• ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING
• What will I learn from this online PIM
• College of Health Community and Professional Studies
• Psychology Department
• The Psychology Department offers two degrees
• Psychology Department Location
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAnn Leja Interim Dean
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAcademic Advisors
• Degree Planning
• Transfer Credits
• Declaring your Major
• Declaring a MinorStudents that need to take more than 20 elective credits to reach the 120 credits for the BA degree have the option of pursuing a minor
• Components of Your DegreeMinimum of 120 credits amp 200 GPA to graduate
• Degree Requirements
• PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist
• Application of Knowledge
• EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist
• Child Care WorkersProfessionalsmajoring inEarly Childhood Studies
• Academic Expectations
• Registration and Closed Classes
• Consortium Agreement
• Some Things To Look Into
• Academic and Events Calendar
• University E-Mail Account
• Next Steps

University E-Mail Account Email is the official means of communication

bull Official University correspondence is sent via email

bull Activate your university email immediately

bull Email faculty and staff from your University account only

bull Always include your student ID with your correspondence bull Always leave your student ID in voice mail messages

bull Check your email frequently

Next Steps bull Complete your Major Online Quiz

bull Complete Assessments if needed

bull Set up Portal and Email account

bull Obtain Student ID Card

bull Register for classes and buy books

bull Keep track of academic progress each term

bull Complete course work and apply for graduation

• ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING
• What will I learn from this online PIM
• College of Health Community and Professional Studies
• Psychology Department
• The Psychology Department offers two degrees
• Psychology Department Location
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAnn Leja Interim Dean
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAcademic Advisors
• Degree Planning
• Transfer Credits
• Declaring your Major
• Declaring a MinorStudents that need to take more than 20 elective credits to reach the 120 credits for the BA degree have the option of pursuing a minor
• Components of Your DegreeMinimum of 120 credits amp 200 GPA to graduate
• Degree Requirements
• PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist
• Application of Knowledge
• EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist
• Child Care WorkersProfessionalsmajoring inEarly Childhood Studies
• Academic Expectations
• Registration and Closed Classes
• Consortium Agreement
• Some Things To Look Into
• Academic and Events Calendar
• University E-Mail Account
• Next Steps

Next Steps bull Complete your Major Online Quiz

bull Complete Assessments if needed

bull Set up Portal and Email account

bull Obtain Student ID Card

bull Register for classes and buy books

bull Keep track of academic progress each term

bull Complete course work and apply for graduation

• ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING
• What will I learn from this online PIM
• College of Health Community and Professional Studies
• Psychology Department
• The Psychology Department offers two degrees
• Psychology Department Location
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAnn Leja Interim Dean
• College of Health Community and Professional StudiesAcademic Advisors
• Degree Planning
• Transfer Credits
• Declaring your Major
• Declaring a MinorStudents that need to take more than 20 elective credits to reach the 120 credits for the BA degree have the option of pursuing a minor
• Components of Your DegreeMinimum of 120 credits amp 200 GPA to graduate
• Degree Requirements
• PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Course Checklist
• Application of Knowledge
• EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Course Checklist
• Child Care WorkersProfessionalsmajoring inEarly Childhood Studies
• Academic Expectations
• Registration and Closed Classes
• Consortium Agreement
• Some Things To Look Into
• Academic and Events Calendar
• University E-Mail Account
• Next Steps